Lubiprostone, Colonic Motility and Sensation

NCT00953043 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2012-02-27

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Summary

This study is being done to evaluate the effects of lubiprostone, a drug approved and used for constipation, on pattern of contractions of the colon and the colon's sensitivity to distension.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

DRUG

lubiprostone

Lubiprostone 24 micrograms, one dose daily for three days in 30 subjects

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo medication given for three days

OTHER

Bowel preparation

Polyethylene glycol-based bowel preparation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    collaborator NIH
  • National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

    collaborator NIH
  • Takeda

    collaborator INDUSTRY
  • Mayo Clinic

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Michael Camilleri, MD · Mayo Clinic

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-09-30
Primary Completion
2008-07-31
Completion
2009-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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